ACADEMY LEADERSHIP 

“We believe in building the beautiful game FOR ALL.”

ALEX KAO

Youth Academy Director
Bobcats Pro Team Head Coach

Alex's coaching philosophy is deeply influenced by his roots in France as well as his experience playing American soccer at D1 and pro levels. His coaching style is unique in combining the individual development skills learned in his youth with Paris FC and the strong tactical and physical play of American soccer. 

As Head Coach of the Bobcats and Director of the Youth Academy, Alex strives to bring a holistic and consistent philosophy and approach to play at all levels from U8 to the pros. Alex takes his role in developing players seriously. He believes in mentoring those he coaches and using the “beautiful game” to teach life lessons and grow individuals on and off the field.

Credentials

  • UEFA B License

  • USSF A License

  • Graduated the Master of Tactical Periodization by Vitor Frade

  • Retired Professional Player – MD Bobcats FC, Philadelphia Fury, PARIS FC (France -League 2)

  • Division 1 Soccer – University of Connecticut, Louisburg College

  • Matriculated through Paris FC Youth Academy Player Development Academy

ACADEMY COACHES

  • Wilmer Escobar

    U16 and U11 Coach
    Bobcats Pro Team Player

    Pro career: Maryland Bobcats FC (Present)

    College: Montgomery College

    Youth: DC United, Cerritos Soccer Academy, Sao Jose (Brazil), Audaz (El Salvador)

  • Fobert Kao

    U14, U10, and U9 Coach

    Bio coming soon

  • Abdul “Dook” Kooistra

    U23, U19, U13, U10 and U9 Coach
    Bobcats Pro Team Player

    Certification: US Soccer C License

    Pro career: Maryland Bobcats FC (Present), Hawks FC (Gambia), Nacao Esports (Brazil)

    College: University of Wisconsin and Northern Kentucky University

    Youth: FC Wisconsin

    Previous coaching experience: SC Wave, Wisconsin Rush

  • Evan Luster

    U12 Coach

    Bio coming soon

  • Idrissa Sesay

    U17 and U14 Coach

    Bio coming soon

  • Alex Shine

    U15 and U12 Coach

    Bio coming soon

  • Marcos Sotarello

    U17 Coach

    Bio coming soon

  • Abdou Thiam

    U23, U19, and U15 Coach
    Bobcats Pro Team Player

    Certification: US Soccer C License

    Pro career: Maryland Bobcats FC (Present), Forward Madison FC, Louisville City FC

    College: University of Connecticut

    Youth: Institute of Diambars (Senegal)

    Previous coaching experience: Louisville Academy, Regen and Capital East Soccer Club

  • Drew Wivell

    U16 and U11 Coach
    Bobcats Pro Team Player

    Bio coming soon